Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals
Ground hot pepper is widely used in Nigeria to cook due to its exceptional heat and unique flavor. it is also called Nsukka pepper and Ghana pepper in West Africa and yellow lantern chili in English-speaking markets